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how to win over a tough audience

October 21, 2026 · 51 min

“We’ve already tried that.” “Those numbers don’t look right.” “I’m not convinced.” What do you do when your audience pushes back on your data or recommendations? In this episode, Alli and Simon tackle eight common questions from…
use a bump chart to reveal who’s rising and falling

October 14, 2026 · 15 min

Bump charts are great at showing who's rising, who's falling, and who's staying on top—but they don't tell you the whole story. In this episode, Alli explains what a bump chart is, when to use one, and what to watch out for when comparing…
stop trying to eliminate bias from your data story

October 7, 2026 · 8 min

Does telling a story with data introduce bias? In this episode, Cole explores the tension between objectivity and perspective—and why simply “showing the data” isn’t as neutral as it may seem. If you’ve ever worried that storytelling could…
AI does (and does not) work for data storytelling

September 30, 2026 · 49 min

Cole recently appeared on the Analytics Power Hour, and this was such a great conversation, we're rebroadcasting it here! ———— There’s a version of this episode where AI replaces the data visualization expert entirely, and there’s a…
worth your time: 3 Outlier talks about dataviz & AI

September 23, 2026 · 11 min

What can AI help us see, try, or explore that we couldn’t easily do before? Alli shares three standout talks from the 2026 Outlier conference—and three lessons for using AI in data visualization: - Use AI to expand your options without…

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designing transitions

September 16, 2026 · 29 min

What happens in the space between one thing and the next? Whether you’re moving from email to deep thinking, analysis to communication, or one idea to another, these shifts require time and mental energy. In this episode, Cole explores…
waterfall charts: what they are and how to use them

September 9, 2026 · 10 min

Waterfall charts are great at showing what happened between where you started and where you ended—but they can look a little strange if you’ve never encountered one before. In this episode, Alli explains what a waterfall chart is, when to…
look more confident presenting with these simple tweaks with guest Jay Sullivan

September 2, 2026 · 28 min

Conveying confidence when presenting often comes down to a few small, intentional choices. Jay Sullivan, author of Simply Said and communication expert at Exec|Comm, shares three simple tweaks that can make an immediate difference. You’ll…
how to build tension in your data story

August 26, 2026 · 17 min

Want to make your data story more engaging? Try adding a little tension. Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she explores how tension can create curiosity and keep your audience invested in your story. You’ll learn three simple ways to…
how to handle the “prove me right” problem

August 19, 2026 · 21 min

What do you do when a leader asks you to find data to prove them right? In this episode, data storytellers Ryan Biesecker and Alli Torban explore the difference between investigating a hypothesis and validating a foregone conclusion. They…
help! my boss gave me a slide limit

August 12, 2026 · 9 min

How do you handle a presentation when your boss gives you a slide limit? Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she tackles this common presentation constraint. You'll learn why limiting slides doesn’t necessarily lead to shorter…
earn curiosity before you show the data with guest Riley Martin

August 5, 2026 · 27 min

Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she talks with Riley Martin, founder of Sportsball, about one of the hardest parts of data storytelling: getting people to care before you show the data. You'll learn how Riley translates complex…

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About the show

Rid your world of ineffective graphs and mediocre presentations, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time! The storytelling with data podcast from bestselling author, speaker and workshop guru, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic covers topics related to data storytelling, better presentations, and all things data viz.